Up

Today, we took Averi to her first trip to the movie theater! Disney/Pixar's newest movie Up was released this weekend, so we decided it would be the perfect time to introduce her to the theater. After church, we cooked our usual Sunday pancake breakfast...yummy! and asked her if she wanted to watch a movie today. Of course she said yes not really knowing what that entailed. Her usual movie watching is done here at our home while sitting on the couch or while lying in my bed!! We told her it was a movie she hasn't seen before, so we pulled up the trailer for the movie on my iPhone & let her watch it. She was SO VERY EXCITED! After her nap, she woke up and said "Let's go to the movies!!" It was too precious! Anyways, she did fabulous! I couldn't haven't asked for a more perfect first trip to the movies! She sat through the entire movie, ate popcorn and gummi bears, drank Sprite, and even wore her 3-D glasses for the majority of the movie! Not once did she ask to leave the theater or go to the potty during the movie! It was such a good movie too, so that helped! We are so proud of her! Can't wait to bring her again!

Beach Baby!!!

This year we decided to take our annual beach trip early, instead of during the busy Labor Day weekend. The rest of my family decided to skip the beach this year, so we planned it for our small family...and we had a BLAST! It was so beautiful and most of all---RELAXING! It's just what we needed after our very busy & fun-filled Disney vacation!! Averi still loves the ocean waves, the sand, and looking for seashells! Averi also got to play her first game of Mini-Golf. She was actually pretty good, well, for her version! During our stay at Orange Beach, we also celebrated Allen's 30th birthday and our 7th Wedding Anniversary! Overall, we had a great time and can't wait to go back!

Stuck in 5 mph traffic on I-10 right outside of Spanish Fort/Daphne...this is why we were in traffic...a huge wreck going West bound! Orange Juice all over the interstate!!our little beach baby!Averi's version of Mini-Golf! Somehow, she managed to get mostly all hole-in-ones!loving the beach!sadly, our only picture of all 3 of us together...our waitress at Lulu's was so kind to offer to take our picture for us!Averi with daddy, then mommy...last day on the beach :(but still havin' fun as if it was the first day!!all covered up!! literally, getting sandblasted!! it was so WINDY!!Averi was partying like a rock star!!

Daddy's Leadership Graduation

Monday, May 11, 2009, Allen graduated from a 9-month Leadership class that he was selected to be apart of at ICC. He worked very hard & did a good job. We are so proud of him!

Mother's Day 2009

Even though it was a nasty & rainy Mother's Day, it was still a wonderful one! We just spent the day at home enjoying each others company. It is truly a privilege to be called "Mommy"! Later, Allen & I cooked dinner for my parents, my sister, Dalton, David, & Daiton. It was a perfect way to end the day! I am truly blessed to have such a sweet & lovable daughter, mother, & sister. Happy Mother's Day!!

Our Gymnastics Star!

Averi had her 1st gymnastics recital Saturday morning, 9 AM, at Misty's Flip Flops Gymnastics Studio. It was so cute seeing 2 year old girls in their leotards and doing their "routines"! Her Lolo & Lola even came to see her perform! They were so excited to see her doing something she enjoys so much! Averi did a good job & we are so proud of her! Way to go, Averi! She LOVES going to gymnastics and can't wait for the summer session to begin.Immediately following her recital, we all went to Atlanta Bread Company for breakfast. It was so YUMMY! While there, she met a teenage girl from New Jersey that competing in the Eastern Nationals Gymnastics meet. Who knows, that may be Averi one day!! Afterwards, we returned home & let her open her present from Lolo & Lola. What a fun day for Averi!

Push-Ups are YUMMY!!

Averi's new found love...Orange Sherbet Push-Ups!

What a yummy, sticky goodness!!

Fulton's Sweet Tea Festival 2009

A couple of weekends ago, we met up with some friends & their children in Fulton for the Sweet Tea Festival. It was just good ole' hometown fun with great friends!Averi & Hagan hanging out...waiting for the rides to start! Oh the joys of carnival rides!Do I dare to wonder what this conversation is all about?...Addison, Averi, & Hagan enjoying some popcorn for their mid-morning snack!"Danny Zuko & Sandra Dee" taking a ride in Grease Lightning!"Riz" decided to go for a joy ride too!Yay! for bubble machines!!